“We appreciate the Kuwaiti Emir’s mediation and support his efforts,” Thani told reporters in the French capital Paris.

While he expressed Qatar’s keenness for “dialogue”, he criticized what he described as “unfair” and “illegal measures” such as the air and naval embargos.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic and transport ties a week ago, accusing Doha of backing terrorism. This has disrupted imports of food and other materials and caused many foreign banks to scale back business with Qatar.

He said “dialogue” must be based on clear foundations.

He also said that Qatar does not quite understand reasons behind decisions made by Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia and UAE against Doha. However, the minister said Qatar understands these Gulf states’ fear if threats are “linked to their national security.”

He explained that the Gulf states have the right to put forth its accusations and Qatar has the right to reply back.

He further described Gulf states’ “accusations” as “erroneous” and that Qatar is ready for “dialogue.”Britain

Britain on Monday urged Gulf states including Saudi Arabia to ease a blockade of Qatar and to find an immediate solution to the impasse through mediation.

“I am also concerned by some of the strong actions which Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain have taken against an important partner,” Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said after meeting Qatar’s foreign minister.

Johnson said he would urge them “to ease the blockade on Qatar”.

“I call on all states to take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation and to find a rapid resolution through mediation,” he said.

Johnson will meet with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates later this week.